Common Core Assessment Design

Beginning with the 2012-13 administration, the New York State tests in Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics will measure the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Similarly, some ELA and Mathematics Regents Exams will be aligned to the CCLS beginning in the 2013-14 school year, and the rest will follow suit in the 2014-15 school year.

To guide test question development, the New York State Education Department has developed Item Review Criteria and additional guidance resources. See the Common Core Assessment Design resources.

2014 Teacher of the Year Application Now Available

New York State wishes to recognize and celebrate an exceptionally skilled and passionate educator to be an ambassador for New York State teachers and the New York State nominee for the National Teacher of the Year.

We invite you to nominate an outstanding professional for the 2014 New York State Teacher of the Year. Nominations are due by March 29, 2013.

Commissioner King's Testimony at the ESEA Flexibility Waiver Senate Hearing

Commissioner King recently testified before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions at a hearing titled No Child Left Behind: Early Lessons from State Flexibility Waivers. A transcript and video of Commissioner King's testimony from this hearing is now available.

Commissioner King's 2013-14 Budget Presentations

Commissioner King's 2013-14 budget presentations are now available.

Student Research Award

The student research award program encourages students to explore the wealth of historical records found in archives, libraries, and other community organizations throughout New York State. Find more information and the entry form here.

Students welding in a trade school classroom [Seneca Day Vocational School, Buffalo, NY, ca. 1910]. New York State Archives.